Winter Woods Weekend
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United StatesThe Wheaton Woods are calling! Walk the trails, make a special family craft & warm up at the marshmallow campfire. Each weekend has a different focus to get kids, adults, and families ready for winter. Fun for all ages and FREE! No registration required. The program for the weekend of December 29-30 is "Tracks and […]
Grusendorf Open House
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesVisit a historic cabin at Seneca Creek State Park and try making butter the old-fashioned way, while learning about wild milk and dairy cows.
Glen Echo Pottery Gallery Sale
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesThe Gallery shows the work of 28 advanced potters and instructors at Glen Echo Pottery. All pieces are for sale and represent a variety of forms, glaze treatments, and firing effects. Most pieces are functional, such as mugs, bowls, vases, etc. Decorative works include raku, jewelry, and holiday ornaments.
Holly TrolleyFest
Santa has returned to the North Pole but you can still celebrate the season with toy trains and trolley rides from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the National Capital Trolley Museum.
Traditional Outdoor Living Skills
Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United StatesBlack Hill Nature Programs is hosting this free, drop-in event to practice and share Traditional Living and Survival Skills. Join park staff at the fire circle near the Visitor Center.
Winter Woods Weekend
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United StatesThe Wheaton Woods are calling! Walk the trails, make a special family craft & warm up at the marshmallow campfire. Each weekend has a different focus to get kids, adults, and families ready for winter. Fun for all ages and FREE! No registration required. The theme for the weekend of December 29 - 30 is […]
Brookside Gardens Guided Tour
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesStart off your new year and Brookside Gardens' 50th Anniversary with a free guided tour around the gardens on Tuesday, January 1. Three tour time slots are available at 8:00am, 9:00am and 10:00am – and registered participants get to power up with a free continental breakfast. Register online here: https://bit.ly/2AhPYDx Meet at Brookside Gardens Visitors Center […]
First Day Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesSeneca Creek State Park invites you to the yearly New Year's Day Hike. Join us in hiking a 2 mile loop starting on the Mink Hollow Trail crossing onto a portion of the Lakeshore Trail, and finishing up on the Long Draught Trail. Dogs on leash are welcome; however, the trail is not stroller accessible and […]
First Day Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCelebrate the New Year by taking a two-mile hike down the Flowing Free Trail at Patuxent River State Park. Warm up afterward with a fire, hot drinks and snacks. Dogs on leashes are welcome; trail is not stroller accessible.
TGIF Hike at Seneca
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin a Volunteer Ranger at the Seneca Creek State Park office for an afternoon hike! This 1.2-mile walk is perfect to stretch your legs or just get outside for an hour. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.